How Family Offices Are Investing in Art as an Asset Class

In this episode of Family Office Conversations with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how ultra-high-net-worth families are increasingly treating fine art as a financial asset, not just a passion purchase. They break down the specific metrics family offices use to evaluate art investments, including the Mei Moses All Art Index which has shown a 7.6% compound annual growth rate over the past 25 years. They discuss the rise of art-secured lending through institutions like Bank of America's art advisory group, which has seen loan volumes increase by 15% year-over-year as of early 2026. The hosts examine real-world cases like the $450 million sale of the Macklowe Collection in 2022 and how contemporary artists like Julie Mehretu have seen auction prices triple in five years. They also cover the practical challenges: storage costs averaging $100 per square foot annually in climate-controlled facilities, provenance verification costs, and the liquidity trap that makes art a genuine 10-year hold. The episode is grounded in June 2026 market conditions, referencing the current softness in high-end auction sales and the growing preference for private treaty sales. #FamilyOffice #ArtInvesting #WealthManagement #GenerationalCapital #MeiMosesIndex #MackloweCollection #JulieMehretu #ArtSecuredLending #BankOfAmerica #PassionInvesting #PrivateSales #Provenance #LiquidityRisk #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Finance #Investing #UltraHighNetWorth Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo